India get its first beach with free public Wi-Fi

Visitors to Malpe beach in the southern Indian district of Karnataka will now be able to surf the Internet along with the waves thanks to a free public Wi-Fi network set up by the Indian government

This makes it India's first beach to get free public Wi-Fi. The Internet service is being provided by the state-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) and supported by the Indian government

Situated in the Udupi district in southern Karnataka, Malpe's golden sand beach attracts a large number of tourists. Visitors will be be able to access the Wi-Fi network round-the-clock, but the free service lasts for only for 30 minutes. This duration will be extended later Read more...